ATP Tour
Niels McDonald
#490
ATP World Ranking - 92 pts
Next Match
1st RoundClay
Player Archetype
🛡️ The Spoiler
A defensive specialist who retrieves better than a Grinder but without the elite return game of a Counterpuncher. Neutralises power hitters through court coverage and consistency - and uniquely, holds a winning record against The Complete Package.
Strong court coverageStrong retrievalDefensive consistencyBeats elite opponents
Strong against
🏃 Pusher58%
🧱 The Wall51%
Weak against
🏹 Frontrunner34%
🤖 Servebot42%
Player Overview
Age
18
Height
6'3" (191 cm)
Weight
75 kg (165 lbs)
Plays
Right-Handed, Two-Handed BH
Career-High Ranking
#1036 (2025-08-04)
Career
28
Wins
26
Losses
51.9%
Win %
0
Titles
Win / Loss by Year
Career record broken down by surface
| Year | Summary | Clay | Hard | Grass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25/20 | 23/15 | 2/4 | - |
| 2025 | 2/7 | 2/5 | 0/2 | - |
| Career | 27/27 | 25/20 | 2/6 | - |
Serve & Return
Averages · Last 90 days (28 matches)
Serve
1st Serve In68.1%
1st Serve Pts Won68.8%
2nd Serve Pts Won58.9%
Break Points Saved40.7%
Aces / Match2.3
Double Faults / Match3.2
Avg 1st Serve-
Max Serve Speed-
Return
1st Return Pts Won36%
2nd Return Pts Won58.9%
Break Points Converted39.4%
Rally
Winners / Match-
Unforced Errors / Match-
Net Pts Won %-
Total Pts Won %55.4%
Prop Research
Career hit rates on common betting markets · 54 serve-stat matches
Niels McDonald has served 3+ aces in 35.2% of career matches and 5+ aces in 14.8%.
Ace Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 89% | 48/54 |
| 3 or more | 35% | 19/54 |
| 5 or more | 15% | 8/54 |
| 10 or more | 0% | 0/54 |
| 15 or more | 0% | 0/54 |
| 20 or more | 0% | 0/54 |
Double Fault Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 100% | 54/54 |
| 2 or more | 76% | 41/54 |
| 3 or more | 63% | 34/54 |
| 5 or more | 35% | 19/54 |
| 8 or more | 7% | 4/54 |
| 10 or more | 0% | 0/54 |
Total Sets
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Sets | 63% | 34/54 |
| 3 Sets | 37% | 20/54 |
Set Betting
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 30% | 16/54 |
| 2-1 | 20% | 11/54 |
| 1-2 | 17% | 9/54 |
| 0-2 | 33% | 18/54 |
Match/Set Winner
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Set Winner | 46% | 25/54 |
| 2nd Set Winner | 50% | 27/54 |
| 3rd Set Winner | 55% | 11/20 |
Recent Matches
Last 10 results
FormLLWWL
| Date | Tournament | Round | Opponent | Surface | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Augsburg Challenger | 1st Round | Cezar Cretu | Clay | 26 06 | L |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Hamburg Challenger | Quarterfinals | Marvin Moeller | Clay | 46 06 | L |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Hamburg Challenger | 2nd Round | Eduardo Ribeiro | Clay | 46 63 64 | W |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Hamburg Challenger | 1st Round | Mika Petkovic | Clay | 06 64 63 | W |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Hagen Challenger | 1st Round | Jerome Kym | Clay | 36 36 | L |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Bonn Challenger | 2nd Round | Jurij Rodionov | Clay | 67 36 | L |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Bonn Challenger | 1st Round | Dimitris Sakellaridis | Clay | 63 76 | W |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Plava Laguna Croatia Open - Umag | 1st Round | Federico Agustin Gomez | Clay | 36 67 | L |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Braunschweig Challenger | Quarterfinals | Facundo Diaz Acosta | Clay | 36 26 | L |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Braunschweig Challenger | 2nd Round | Martin Krumich | Clay | 64 64 | W |
Niels McDonald FAQ
Niels McDonald is ranked #490 on the ATP tour with 92 ranking points. The career-high ranking is #1036, reached in 2025.
Niels McDonald is from Germany.
Niels McDonald is listed at 6'3" (191 cm). Listed weight is 75 kg (165 lb).
Niels McDonald is 18 years old.
Niels McDonald plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand.
Niels McDonald has a career win-loss record of 28-26 (52% win rate).
Niels McDonald: a career-high ranking of #1036 in 2025 and 28 career wins.
Niels McDonald's strongest surface by win rate is clay, with a 25-20 record (56%). Full career splits: hard 2-6 (25%) and clay 25-20 (56%).
Niels McDonald has won 4 of the last 10 completed matches (40%). The current run is 2 straight losses.
Niels McDonald is scheduled to face Enrico Dalla Valle at Porto Challenger on Aug 31, 2026.
Niels McDonald plays next on Aug 31, 2026 at Porto Challenger (1st Round, clay courts), against Enrico Dalla Valle. Scheduled times move, so check the match page for the latest.